13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs

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13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs features songs by Dua Lipa, Isaac Hayes, Sean Dempsey, Tate McRae, The Kid LAROI, and The Staple Singers.

“How does it feel that it’s me and you?” The Kid LAROI asks. As for Dua Lipa, she wants to know, “Whatcha doin’ to me, baby?” and adds, “I’m scared to death that you might be the one to change me.” As for the late, great Isaac Hayes, he asserts, “‘Cause whatever you do / Oh, you’ve got to do your thing.” Word. The common thread between these three musicians’ songs is some form of the word do. For The Kid LAROI, it does. For Dua Lipa, it’s doing. For Isaac Hayes, it’s do. All three words appear in this colorful musical compendium, 13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs. Other related words, such as did and done, are left out of the mix, by the way 🤷. 13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs features songs by Dua Lipa, Isaac Hayes, Sean Dempsey, Tate McRae, The Kid LAROI, and The Staple Singers.

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1. The Kid LAROI, “HOW DOES IT FEEL?”	2. Tate McRae, “Like I Do”	3. Sean Dempsey, “What You Gonna Do With That?”	4. Dua Lipa, “Whatcha Doing”
5. D’Angelo, “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”	6. Snow Wife, “What Do Girls Do?”	7. Super Cassette, “Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan”	8. Rufus & Chaka Khan, “Do You Love What You Feel”
9. Boots, “Gay Guys Drink Vodka Sodas, But Girls Do Poppers”	10. Ylvis, “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)”	11. Ohio Players, “Let’s Do It”	12. The Staple Singers, “Let’s Do It Again”	13. Isaac Hayes, “Do Your Thing”

1. The Kid LAROI, “HOW DOES IT FEEL?”

“HOW DOES IT FEEL?” » Columbia » 2025

“It’s different tonight, you looked in my eyes / And now, girl, you’re all that I see.”

Oh, snap! On his brief single, “HOW DOES IT FEEL?”, The Kid LAROI (Charlton Howard) embraces R&B-infused pop with successful results. Rogét Chahayed, Thundercat, Starship, Dopamine, and B. Lewis produced it. Notably, it samples multiple elements from the 2022 Doechii song, “Persuasive”. The sound of the record is marvelous. The groove is electrifying, setting the tone from the jump. I love the robust bass guitar, the rhythmic guitar, as well as the colorful keys. The Kid LAROI has a sickening backdrop to sing over. And sing The Kid does, delivering smooth, easygoing vocals. He never gets too high or too low. Some of his best vocal moments are the most rhythmic melodic ones. The sections to beat are the catchy, memorable, and tuneful pre-chorus and chorus! “How does it feel that it’s me and you?” he asks in the pre-chorus, following in the chorus, “‘Cause if you came here to party / Then why you lookin’ down at your phone?” Legit question! All in all, “HOW DOES IT FEEL?” marks another winner for The Kid LAROI.

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2. Tate McRae, “Like I Do”

So Close To What » RCA » 2025

“Got your own, but you started eyein’ down on my man,”

Tate McRae sings in the first verse of “Like I Do”. She continues, “And my clothes, and my plans / Know you’re prayin’ on my downfall.” Naturally, our Canadian Gen-Z pop standout disapproves of anyone trying to steal her man or who is jealous of what she brings to the table. In the pre-chorus, she is honest about her feelings: “I don’t trust you, not at all.” She’s even more honest in an interlude where she coolly but memorably tells this chick, “But also, fuck you / Get the fuck away from me.”

Tate adds fuel to the fire in the second verse of the 10^th track from her third studio album, So Close To What. “You ain’t what you paint to the public, nah, nah / Friends with the ones that you know you shit-talkin’ about,” she sings, and adds, “I ain’t never seen that many faces (Oh) / I ain’t never ever wanna ever switch places.” Can you say, burn?! Backtracking, McRae sets the tone early with the chorus, the first section of the song that is heard:

“Say you wanna know me, you don’t wanna know me

You just wanna do what I do

You been tryna read me, think you wanna be me

You should go ahead and try to

Say you wanna know me, you don’t wanna know me

You just wanna do what I do

What I do (I do)

Like I do (Ooh).”

Ooh-wee! Beyond the lyrics, engaging, playful, and well-rounded vocals from Tate, “Like I do” features ear-catching production (Grant). The keys – pads and synths – are warm, while the drum groove provides a trunk-rattling anchor. Self-assured and eradicating bullshit and fake friends, Tate McRae excels something fierce on “Like I Do”.

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3. Sean Dempsey, “What You Gonna Do With That?”

“What You Gonna Do With That?” » Sean Dempsey » 2025

“I smashed my car into a wall / Like the kingdom watch it fall.”

Oh my, Sean Dempsey 👀. We listen and we DO judge (don’t believe that trend)! The Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 musician continues singing, “I bought the store, and cash ran dry / Need a fix or another high.” Oh, snap🫰! “What You Gonna Do With That?” is a brief electro-pop song, but captivating and potent from the get-go. Our handsome Irishmen penned it himself, and he didn’t hold back!

“I lost control and we gon’ crash / Drop the beat and snatch some ass.” Damn, Sean! “What You Gonna Do With That?” is fierce… as fuck, honestly. Set in a minor key, the production is epic. From the beginning, the sound of the record hits you right in the chest. The club vibes are pronounced thanks to aggressive, boisterous, and nasty synths and a badass stomping beat. Sure, the title asks a question, but given the aggressiveness of the sound, it seems like it’s more rhetorical. Dempsey keeps the same energy as the instrumental with his own energetic, personality-laden vocals. Pitch is unimportant. Sean goes for chanted, quasi-rapped, and talked vocals. He eats, too! “Call me the writer man / I’m writing fire man / I see a higher man / And it feels so good.” Preach… well, this isn’t a religious cut… We do get questions asked, lyrically. “What you wanna do / What you wanna be / These are the questions you answer to me,” he sings, and continues, “What you wanna see / What you wanna breathe / What you gon’ / What you gon’ / What you gonna do with that.” Ooh-wee, it’s getting sooo hawt in hurrr! Maybe it’s the beauty of the man on the track… 🥵 😍 🤩. Released in the summer of 2025, “What You Gonna Do With That?” is the sexy, striking summery hit that endures well beyond the summer.

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Sean Dempsey, What You Gonna Do With That?: Beaming with Pride No. 69 (2025)

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4. Dua Lipa, “Whatcha Doing”

Radical Optimism » Warner Records UK » 2024

“But if control is my religion / Then I’m headin’ for collision,”

Dua Lipa sings in the pre-chorus of “Whatcha Doing”. She continues, “Lost my 20/20 vision / Please.” Ooh-wee! What is happening, Dua Lipa? That’s exactly what she wants to know in the fifth track from her third studio album, Radical Optimism. She penned “Whatcha Doing” with Caroline Ailin, Danny L Harle, Ali Tamposi, and last but not least, Kevin Parker, who produced it. Matters of the heart have our talented English Albanian pop singer/songwriter feeling some way about this boy! Admittedly, in the first verse, Dua, who enjoys control, asks, “Are you worried that I might find somethin’ wrong? / ‘Cause I’m worried that I won’t.” Oh, snap! The second verse is also interesting, where she sees a future between them, but “I can’t shake the feelin’ that there’s more to learn / In the time between.”

The chorus, the crème de la crème, is where she reveals how he is affecting and controlling her mind because he’s that special:

“Whatcha doin’ to me, baby?

I’m scared to death that you might be the one to change me

You’re in my head and now you’re cloudin’ my decisions

Got me headin’ for collision

Whatcha doin’ to me, baby?

Oh, whatcha doin’ to me?”

Dua Lipa sounds amazing from start to finish; her voice is stunning. The production and sound are another selling point. It’s colorful and sleek pop at its finest. “Whatcha Doing” thrives thanks to its groove, relatable theme and lyrics, and the excellence of Dua Lipa. Revisiting Radical Optimism, it’s a shame the album didn’t hit the same way as her sophomore album, Future Nostalgia. There are plenty of well-rounded pop bops.

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Dua Lipa, Whatcha Doing: Bangerz N Bopz No. 93 (2025)

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5. D’Angelo, “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”

Voodoo » Virgin » 2000

“I’d love to make you wet / In between your thighs ‘cause / I love when it comes inside you.” WOW! Cutting straight to the chase, D’Angelo delivered one of the sexiest, most soulful gems of all time with “Untitled (How Does it Feel)”. Yes, the music video stole plenty of attention, and how could it not? A nude, chiseled D’Angelo was certainly a sight to behold 🤤. That said, no matter how fine D was, the song itself is the crowning achievement. Listening to “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” you can’t help feeling a bit guilty. Why? Well, D’Angelo goes all in on the neo-soul sound, meaning the influence of gospel music is crystal clear. Some of the most soulful R&B hearkens back to the sounds of the church with big bass lines, marvelous piano riffs, harmonized vocals, and the groove. “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” checks off those boxes, adding guitar to the mix. Those layered harmonized vocals are utterly sublime! As heavenly as this seven-minute aughts R&B classic sounds, there’s nothing godly about this record. Mr. Archer is all about S-E-X. Yes, there’s dedication, but “I can provide everything that you desire” certainly indicates plans to stick [his] key in [her] ignition. Also, later, he asserts, ‘Let me take off your clothes…” All told in “Untitled (How Does it Feel)”, D’Angelo sings his ass off, and understandably, women (and men too) felt ‘some type of way’ listening to this one.

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6. Snow Wife, “What Do Girls Do?”

“What Do Girls Do?” » SNOWGLOBE » 2025

“Girls / What do girls do? / I like girls who / Look like you.”

Woo! Snow Wife (Emily Leann Snow) isn’t shy about her preferences for girls in “What Do Girls Do?”. Jesse saint john, JBACH, STINT, and producers Danna Davell and Slush Puppy penned the brief cut. As always, Snow brings ample personality. Sex is the modus operandi. “I could be the appetizer, then I’m gonna make you dinner,” she sings in the first verse, “Have you ever thought about having a girlfriend for the summer?” Ooh-wee! In the second verse, she names specific girls – Stassi, Tati, and Bobbi – who catch her eye. Well, Tati touches her waist… The centerpiece is the chorus, where, like Mötley Crue, Snow Wife is digging these girls!

“You got the moves

Make me, ‘Ooh’

You like girls and girls like

You, smokin’ blue

Mötley Crüe

You like girls and girls like.”

Girls like girls, of course! “What Do Girls Do?” is intriguing from start to finish. Beyond an engaging performance from Snow Wife, the musical backdrop is sleekly produced – it’s on point. The songwriting is compelling and, dare I say, girl centric. Snow delivers the goods!

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7. Super Cassette, “Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan”

“Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan” » Dad Shirt » 2020

“I showed up to school with my soul in my pocket / The teacher was wearing a cross and a locket / And a grimace that told me I’d never be welcome / That Dungeons and Dragons would send me to hell.”

Oh, snap! Feeling out of place, particularly when you know you are different, can feel like hell. Furthermore, those who sniff out those differences are ready to damn you to hell, particularly if you also identify as queer. But, Oakland indie-rock/power-pop act Super Cassette, fronted by Max Gerlach, has found the recipe for happiness in “Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan”. The chorus of this sub-three-minute, 2020 bop says it best:

“Be gay

Do drugs

Hail Satan

Be gay

Do drugs

Hail Satan.”

Some variations of the catchy and infectious chorus add that “Beelzebub is full of love.” Now that’s a reverse if I ever heard one!

Musically, “Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan” is a surefire vibe. The guitars sound sweet, while the keys provide colorful touches. Particularly, the detuned synth that appears at the end is genius. “Be Gay” also features a fabulous harmonic progression with enough contrast to keep things engaging. The vocal performance is rock solid. They’re chill and easygoing but potent to the nth degree. The melodies are tuneful from the get-go, while the songwriting is sensational. In the epic second verse, when asked by the principal how he turned things around academically, Gerlach’s response is:

“I told him that I found God in my own way

In tablets, and horns, and the boys in the hallway

The head of the class, and I’m writing a speech

It’ll be the best one that you ever did read and it’s

Six simple words.”

You already know what those words are (“Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan”). The bridge is a welcome contrast. Speaking from his future self, as a 95-year-old grandfather advising his grandson, he gives the same advice he received from some kid in the bathroom and relayed in his speech. Sure, co-signing drug use and embracing Satan are questionable 😬, but being gay 🌈– being true to who you are – is spot on. “Be Gay, Do Drugs, Hail Satan” kicks ass and takes names, PERIOD!

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8. Rufus & Chaka Khan, “Do You Love What You Feel”

Masterjam » MCA » 1979

“Do you love what you feel? / ‘Cause I love what you do to me / Do you love what you feel? / ‘Cause I love what you do to me.”

Ooh-wee! Grammy-winning funk collective Rufus and Grammy-winning R&B diva Chaka Khan (b. 1953) delivered a surefire funk bop with “Do You Love What You Feel”. “Do You Love What You Feel” is the opening track from their 1979 collaborative album, Masterjam. Rufus and Khan earned another top 40 pop hit with “Do,” which peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent three weeks at number one on the R&B songs charts. David “Hawk” Wolinski (1948 – ) wrote “Do” while the late, great Quincy Jones (1933 – 2024) produced it.

Musically, “Do You Love What You Feel” is epic. The electrifying groove from the drums and percussion instantly gets the body moving. There are hella funky riffs from the keys, guitar, and bass. Upping the ante are the orchestral music cues: articulated, crisp-sounding horns and soaring strings. Beyond the instrumental, the vocals are F-I-R-E. Chaka Khan is on autopilot, wowing with her high-energy vocals. “Baby, when you’re holdin’ me / Somehow, you seem to set me free,” she sings in the first verse, continuing joyfully, “And when I dance with you / Romance with you is all I see.” Beyond Khan’s impressive pipes, the Rufus vocalists match her exuberance (“I’ve spent so many nights / Just picking fights within myself / Until you came to me / And held me like nobody else”). The melodies are tuneful from the get-go, led by the infectious, unforgettable chorus (excerpted earlier). As the record progresses, we get outstanding riffing by the R&B chanteuse. All told, “Do You Love What You Feel” is one of the funkiest joints from the 1970s, PERIOD. The vocals, songwriting, and production are flawless. It is impressive how tight this funk cut sounds, considering the number of rhythmic lines and instruments. I’m stunned this distinct cut hasn’t been sampled more. SWV sampled it on “Do Ya” from their 2012 comeback album. Great taste!

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Rufus & Chaka Khan, Do You Love What You Feel: Throwback Vibez No. 104 (2025)

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9. Boots, “Gay Guys Drink Vodka Sodas, But Girls Do Poppers”

Boots Bitch (EP) » Boots Bitch » 2024

“Boots Bitch!”

Indeed. Boots is Abhijeet (she/they, self-described ‘7ft tall Bollywood Barbie’) and Kirk. “Gay Guys Drink Vodka Sodas, But Girls Do Poppers” is the second track from the duo’s 2024 EP, fittingly titled Boots Bitch. The titular lyrics are crucial. They are repeated many, many times. “Gay guys drink vodka sodas,” Abhijeet sings thrice, adding, “Girls, girls, do poppers.” Vodka soda is entrenched in gay culture. Poppers as well. While Abhijeet claims girls do poppers, I question the context. Gay men are famous/infamous for using them… Anyways, beyond vodka sodas and poppers, variation arrives. Different alcoholic drinks are referenced, including Belvedere, Grey Goose, and Cîroc. Abhijeet sings from the perspective of a gay guy and answers as a girl:

“Do you want a shot?

Do you want a sip?

Vodka sodas are for gay guys

So, I’ll just take a hit.”

Ooh-wee! Before the final choruses, she memorably asks, “Can you believe he offered me shots? / What do I look like? A man?” Backed by sickening musical accompaniment filled with colorful synths and an infectious danceable beat (get it Kirk), “Gay Guys Drink Vodka Sodas, But Girls Do Poppers” is an entertaining dance bop well beyond its 2024 release. Gays and girls can bump to this one!

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10. Ylvis, “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)”

“The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” » Urheim / 45^th & 3rd Music LLC / Warner Music Norway AS » 2013

Five words: What does the fox say? Oh, snap! In 2013, Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis (brothers Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker) unveiled a viral song for the ages with “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)”. Comedic, funny, and irreverent, “What Does the Fox Say?” gained steam because it is infectious to the nth degree. Corny? Yes. Catchy? Yes. Irresistible? 100% yes! Ylvis composed this novel, wacky dance-pop cut with producers M4sonic and Stargate (Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen). The single, which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, was certified gold by the RIAA.

So, what makes “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” so special? The musical backdrop is sweet, helping to fuel Ylvis’ fire. The sound is characteristic of dance-pop and electro-pop with its keys, synths, and programming. As, if not more intriguing, are the lyrics, sung by both Bård and Vegard. In the first verse and pre-chorus, Bård teaches us about the sounds that various animals make. “Dog goes ‘woof’, cat goes ‘meow,’” he sings, adding, “Ducks say ‘quack’ and fish go ‘blub’ / And the seal goes ‘ow ow ow.’” Word. But, this song is about only one animal, in all of its glory – the fox! In both choruses, the fox makes some unusual sounds:

“Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding!

… Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow!

…Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow!

Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow!

What does the fox say?”

In the second verse, Vegard describes the fox in all of its glory: “Big blue eyes, pointy noise / Chasing mice and digging holes / Tiny paws up the hill / Suddenly you’re standing still.” In the bridge, which is more legato, the bros continue to characterize this mysterious animal: “What is your sound? Will we ever know? / Will always be a mystery / What do you say?” Unusual, “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” is a classic from the 2010s. It is a novel song that never grows old.

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11. Ohio Players, “Let’s Do It”

Honey » UMG Recordings Inc. » 1975

“It takes a L and a O and a V, and a E / It takes you, it takes me, together / Oh, let’s love, we only got one day / Oh, let’s love, to pass the time away.”

Grammy-nominated funk band Ohio Players were among the greatest bands ever to do it. Their seventh studio album, Honey, released in 1975, is among their most highly regarded. “Let’s Do It”, the third track, is a stunning ballad focused on matters of the heart. The chorus, excerpted above, is the section to beat. That said, there’s not a dull moment on “Let’s Do It.”

Perhaps it’s not a ‘go-to’ comment, but the harmonic progression is sick. The ascending chromatic portion is epic, sounding ‘churchy.’ Beyond the musical underpinnings, the orchestration and production work are top-notch. The instruments that stand out are the piano, bass, and horns. The drums also ‘hold down’ this love-oriented ballad. Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner (1943 – 2013) wows, delivering stellar vocals that ooze with soul. “I’ve only known you for a moment / Oh, but I love you desperately, girl,” he asserts in the first verse. Oh, snap! In the second, he sings, “They say that I’m mean and I’m evil, oh girl / Oh, but how else can a starving man be?” Word. He adds, “If you wouldn’t listen to what they say behind my back, child / You would be making love to me, alright.” The high-flying, high-pitched vocals/ falsetto are everything during the bridge, bringing contrast and amplifying the celestial, romantic listening different (“Let’s do it, please do it / Even you and me can do it…”). “Let’s Do It” is a prime example of an album track that is so good it deserved to be a single. Ohio Players ‘put their foot’ into this one.

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12. The Staple Singers, “Let’s Do It Again”

Let’s Do It Again Original Soundtrack » Spy » 1975

“I wanna do it again, do it again / Do it (Do it).”

Do what? You know… It is universal. Grammy-nominated, iconic soul and gospel collective The Staple Singers struck gold with “Let’s Do It Again”. It appears in the 1975 soundtrack, Let’s Do It Again. Notably, the song and all of the songs from the soundtrack were written and produced by the late, great Curtis Mayfield. “Let’s Do It Again” is extra special. It reached no. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B Songs chart. It marked their second career no. 1 on the pop charts following “I’ll Take You There”. Also, the single was certified gold by the RIAA. Even though sex is the modus operandi, it’s done tastefully. The instrumental backdrop is delightful – decadent to the nth degree. The groove is laid-back but groovin’. The bass line is athletic, rich, and robust. Additionally, the keys, rhythm guitar, and strings bolster the sweet accompaniment. Those string riffs play one of the most crucial roles in the song. The instrumental helps to fuel the fire of The Staple Singers, who ‘bring the heat.’ According to them, love is to be had at all times of the day:

“Let’s do it in the mornin’

Sweet breeze in the summertime

Feeling your sweet face

All laid up next to mine

Sweet love in the midnight

Good sleep, come mornin’ light

No worries ‘bout nothin’

Just gettin’ good, just getting’ good

Just gettin’ good love.”

That sounds so fulfilling. The lyrics aren’t deep but superbly capture matters of the heart and bedroom. The Staple Singers provide dynamic vocals that ooze with soul and craft a satisfying, loving, and sexual experience. The Staple Singers, with the help of Curtis Mayfield, put their foot into this one.

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13. Isaac Hayes, “Do Your Thing”

Shaft » Concord Music Group Inc. » 1971

“If the music make you move / ‘Cause you can dig the groove / Then groove on, groove on.”

Say that, Isaac Hayes (1942 – 2008)! Those groovy lyrics hail from Hayes’ classic, “Do Your Thing”. In its extended form, this funked-up joint, which runs nineteen and a half minutes, is the 14^th track from Hayes’ 1971 album, Shaft. The single version, which ultimately peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, runs under three and a half minutes. The single version has appeared on multiple compilations, including Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It? (2015) and Stax Records Presents (2024). In the extended version, beyond the vocal portion, the band has an extended jam session, which is a surefire V-I-B-E. Hayes wrote and produced this glorious soul gem. “‘Cause whatever you do / Oh, you’ve got to do your thing.” Couldn’t say it better myself, Isaac!

Throughout “Do Your Thing,” Hayes encourages us to do just that – do your thing! What things specifically, Isaac? Make love (“love on”), say something (“Rap on”), scream (“Scream on”), sing (“Sing on”), and make love all night (“Right on”). I’m digging the latter! With his sexy, soulful voice, anything that Hayes encourages you to do, you’re going to do it, without a doubt! Beyond the tuneful melodies, memorable lyrics, and buttery smooth baritone vocals, the musical accompaniment is heavenly. The horn orchestration and riffs electrify, idiomatic of the 1970s funk through and through. The rhythm section is tight with the anchoring drums, colorful percussion, and keys (including organ), guitar, and bass, further amplifying the striking listening experience. “Theme From Shaft” was the bigger hit from Shaft, obviously, but “Do Your Thing” marked another triumph from one of soul’s greatest musicians of all time. This thang never grows old!

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Isaac Hayes, Do Your Thing: Throwback Vibez No. 116 (2025)

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